Troyes
Troyes is a medieval town of half-timbered houses and stained-glass churches, about 1.5 hours from Paris by train.
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Troyes is a city in the Aube department of northeastern France, in the Champagne region, about 1.5 hours by train from Paris. Its old town is shaped like a champagne cork, with narrow streets of half-timbered houses from the medieval and Renaissance periods. In the Middle Ages the city hosted the Champagne fairs, a major trade event, and its churches still show that wealth. Saint-Urbain is known for its stained glass, and the cathedral of Saint-Pierre-et-Saint-Paul is the other main church to see.
A one- or two-day trip covers the old town on foot, the main churches and a meal of regional food. It suits a weekend from Paris or a stop on a drive through Champagne. A second day leaves room for a trip into the wider Champagne region, so plan it before you book your train back.
Troyes in five
- Take the train from Paris EstTrains reach Troyes in about 1.5 hours, which makes a weekend easy. Book ahead for peak dates.Is a Eurail Pass worth it?
- Walk the old townThe historic center follows an old cork-like outline, and its timbered houses lean over narrow lanes. Allow a slow morning.
- See the stained glassTroyes' churches hold some of the region's finest stained glass. Check the opening hours for each church.
- Add a Champagne dayHouses in the Aube and Marne need advance booking. Pair Troyes with Reims or Épernay by car or tour.Champagne
Things to do in Troyes
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Need to know
- Airport
- Paris CDG or Orly, then train from Paris
- Getting there
- Train from Paris Est about 1.5 hours
- Getting around
- On foot in the old town
- Best base
- Inside the old town loop
- Time needed
- 1 day; 2 with Champagne houses
Weather by month
- Rainy days
- Snowy days
- Best
- Good
- Mixed
- Poor
- JanuaryRain14 rainy days1 snowy dayHigh7°Low2°Cold, quietJanuaryRain
Poor
- High
- 7°
- Low
- 2°
- Precipitation
- 88 mm
- Rainy days
- 14
- Snowy days
- 1
- Days with storms
- 0
Cold, quiet
- FebruaryPartly cloudy11 rainy daysHigh9°Low3°Cold, quietFebruaryPartly cloudy
Poor
- High
- 9°
- Low
- 3°
- Precipitation
- 60 mm
- Rainy days
- 11
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Cold, quiet
- MarchRain13 rainy daysHigh12°Low4°Mild, springMarchRain
Mixed
- High
- 12°
- Low
- 4°
- Precipitation
- 73 mm
- Rainy days
- 13
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Mild, spring
- AprilPartly cloudy11 rainy daysHigh15°Low6°Spring, blossomsAprilPartly cloudy
Good
- High
- 15°
- Low
- 6°
- Precipitation
- 53 mm
- Rainy days
- 11
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Spring, blossoms
- MayPartly cloudy12 rainy daysHigh19°Low9°WarmMayPartly cloudy
Good
- High
- 19°
- Low
- 9°
- Precipitation
- 78 mm
- Rainy days
- 12
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Warm
- JuneRain12 rainy daysHigh23°Low13°Warm, busyJuneRain
Best
- High
- 23°
- Low
- 13°
- Precipitation
- 82 mm
- Rainy days
- 12
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Warm, busy
- JulyPartly cloudy9 rainy daysHigh26°Low15°Warm, busyJulyPartly cloudy
Best
- High
- 26°
- Low
- 15°
- Precipitation
- 57 mm
- Rainy days
- 9
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Warm, busy
- AugustPartly cloudy9 rainy daysHigh26°Low16°Warm, quietAugustPartly cloudy
Best
- High
- 26°
- Low
- 16°
- Precipitation
- 53 mm
- Rainy days
- 9
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Warm, quiet
- SeptemberPartly cloudy10 rainy daysHigh22°Low12°Mild, harvestSeptemberPartly cloudy
Best
- High
- 22°
- Low
- 12°
- Precipitation
- 63 mm
- Rainy days
- 10
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Mild, harvest
- OctoberRain13 rainy daysHigh17°Low9°Fall colorOctoberRain
Good
- High
- 17°
- Low
- 9°
- Precipitation
- 83 mm
- Rainy days
- 13
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Fall color
- NovemberRain14 rainy daysHigh11°Low5°Cool, wetNovemberRain
Poor
- High
- 11°
- Low
- 5°
- Precipitation
- 79 mm
- Rainy days
- 14
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Cool, wet
- DecemberRain14 rainy daysHigh8°Low3°Cold, quietDecemberRain
Poor
- High
- 8°
- Low
- 3°
- Precipitation
- 88 mm
- Rainy days
- 14
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Cold, quiet
Average daily high and low in Troyes, 2016–2025. Rainy day: 1 mm of rain or more.
Right now in Troyes
Local time, today's weather and the exchange rate, refreshed through the day.
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- Feels like
- 4°
- Humidity
- 82%
- Wind
- 18 km/h
- Chance of rain
- 8%
Troyes
09:47 PM
Monday, November 2
- Today9°3°8%Monday: Rain. High 9°, Low 3°. Chance of rain 8%.
- Tue10°2°0%Tuesday: Cloudy. High 10°, Low 2°. Chance of rain 0%.
- Wed10°2°0%Wednesday: Cloudy. High 10°, Low 2°. Chance of rain 0%.
- Thu11°1°2%Thursday: Cloudy. High 11°, Low 1°. Chance of rain 2%.
- Fri11°5°8%Friday: Rain. High 11°, Low 5°. Chance of rain 8%.
- Sat10°2°18%Saturday: Fog. High 10°, Low 2°. Chance of rain 18%.
- Sun14°1°28%Sunday: Rain. High 14°, Low 1°. Chance of rain 28%.
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Before you go to Troyes
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Rules for Troyes, checked
- France is part of the Schengen area. Check current visa and ETIAS requirements for your passport on diplomatie.gouv.fr before you fly.Source
- Service is included in restaurant bills by law. Leaving a few euros or rounding up is common, but not required.
- Dial 112 for police, fire or an ambulance from any mobile phone in France.
- Smoking is banned in indoor public places, including bars and restaurants.
- Many shops and bakeries close at lunch and on Sundays. Check the opening times posted on the door.
Plan around Troyes
Houses, cellars and vineyards
Read the guideReims travel guideCathedral city and big houses
Read the guideÉpernay travel guideAvenue de Champagne
Read the guideDijon travel guideBurgundy to the south-east
Read the guideAll of FranceRegions, trains, entry rules and money for a France trip
Read the guideTroyes FAQ
Is Troyes worth visiting?
Yes for a weekend. It has one of the best-preserved timbered centers in France.
How many days in Troyes?
One day covers the old town and a church or two. Two days if you add champagne or shopping.
How far is Troyes from Paris?
About 1.5 hours by train from Paris Est.
Is Troyes in the Champagne region?
Yes, in the Aube department, in the southern part of the region.
Does Troyes have factory outlets?
Yes, there are outlet malls near the city. Check their current stores and hours.